Richard Priday
Richard is a writer based in London, covering news, reviews, how-tos and buying guides for mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as other topics like gaming and audio.
He has an impractically large collection of devices, gathered over his five years in tech journalism. Using this broad stock of gadgets, he can compare and contrast a new product's features with similar devices', and figure out if something's a new class leader, or if a different gadget can do what it does better.
While he enjoys writing about the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, he's also an advocate of buying cheaper, refurbished and second-hand devices. He hopes that he can help gadget buyers to cut through the hype around new products, and upgrade to something that suits their needs and budget every time, whether it's brand new or pre-owned.
Richard has an M.A. in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield's world-renowned Department of Journalism Studies, and has also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. Aside from mobile devices, he also has a great appreciation for specialty coffee, and is never seen in the office without his Aeropress close at hand.
Latest articles by Richard Priday
The real reason Apple Intelligence won't work on older iPhones just got revealed
By Richard Priday published
iPhone 15 Pro is the only iPhone that can run Apple Intelligence, and that's because of its greater RAM and NPU power compared to other models.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL could receive a key hardware upgrade to help with AI features
By Richard Priday published
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL could get a lot more power and RAM according to a pre-launch benchmark result showing the power of the new Tensor G4 chip.
Exclusive: OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite announced by Kinder Liu
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus president Kinder Liu announces the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite, and reveals three key upgrades.
Siri's best new AI features may not arrive until next year — here's what you'll get first from Apple Intelligence
By Richard Priday published
Because of Apple Intelligence's slow rollout, the revamped Siri digital assistant won't get all its features from launch.
iPhone Mirroring is my favorite WWDC 2024 announcement — here’s why
By Richard Priday published
macOS Sequoia's new iPhone Mirroring feature seems like a practical and entertaining addition to my MacBook, but I have a few questions about how exactly it'll work.
iOS 18 just made turning your iPhone off a whole lot simpler
By Richard Priday published
You no longer have to rack your brains to remember the button combo to turn off your iPhone in iOS 18, as there's now a dedicated button to do so.
Honor 200 Pro launches — a Galaxy S24 rival that's primed for taking portraits
By Richard Priday published
The Honor 200 and 200 Pro make the Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy S24 look stingy by offering top-class hardware for less than you'd expect.
iOS 18: 7 upgraded apps that slipped through the cracks at WWDC
By Richard Priday published
WWDC's keynote was jam-packed with new features, but here are some that Apple didn't talk about during the presentation.
Look out — AI features on iOS 18 may be 'especially buggy' after being revealed at WWDC
By Richard Priday published
Apple's new iPhone software may be a little rough around the edges, so watch out if you're planning to download the beta.
These hidden AirDrop settings make photo sharing so much better
By Richard Priday published
You can use the location and data controls in AirDrop's options menu to share photos exactly how you want.
iOS 18 could finally give your iPhone a proper password manager
By Richard Priday published
Apple Passwords app could be a big new addition for iPhones, iPads and Macs at WWDC.
Apple’s been hiding a Thread radio in iPad Pro 2024, MacBook Pro M3 and more — here’s why that’s a big deal
By Richard Priday published
Recent iPads and Macs have secretly supported the Matter smart home standard since launch.
iPhone 16 Pro Max is getting a size increase — here's how big it'll be
By Richard Priday published
Alleged dimensions for the iPhone 16 Pro Max reveal exactly how big the new iPhone will be, but also how impressively thin the edges of its display could be.
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max just tipped for record-breakingly thin bezels
By Richard Priday last updated
Look out for the edges of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max's displays when they launch, as they could be record-breakingly slim.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 leaked photos show where the design's improved — and where it hasn't
By Richard Priday published
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6's remodeled body looks a lot more usable in new leaked photos, but it's still difficult to ignore the crease in the middle of the inner display.
Sony Xperia 1 VI isn't coming to the U.S. — and that's terrible news
By Richard Priday published
It's sad to see Sony withhold its latest flagship phone, the Xperia 1 VI, from a country that's already limited on Android flagship choice.
Update your iPhone now — Apple just fixed this potentially embarrassing Photos bug
By Richard Priday published
iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 just got an update to stop the Photos bug that has reportedly brought back previously deleted photos — even those on a wiped device.
Google Pixel 9 color leak reveals some old favorites and two fresh options
By Richard Priday published
Alleged wallpapers for the Google Pixel 9 may also show us what the color options are for the four different models in the series.
I took over 200 photos with the Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7a — here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
After a whole lot of snapping, we can show you the difference that a year's made at Google by showing the Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a's photos side-by-side.
iPhone 16 Pro Max could use a denser battery with a stainless steel case — here’s why that’s good news
By Richard Priday published
A higher-density battery and a new case material could make the iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery the best of all iPhone 16s.
Samsung Galaxy S25 chipset could be way more efficient — but there's a catch
By Richard Priday published
The Galaxy S25 series could offer greater power efficiency for some markets thanks to Samsung's work on upgrading its Exynos line of chips.
Google I/O 2024 announcements — all the big Gemini AI and Android 15 news
By Philip Michaels published
Get all the latest news from Google I/O as Google holds its annual developers conference, where the focus figures to be on artificial intelligence and Android among other Google products.
iPad Pro and iPad Air 2024 have a hidden upgrade iPad users have needed for years
By Richard Priday published
You can finally check your iPad’s battery status if you own the latest iPad Pro or iPad Air, just like you can on iPhones.
Sony Xperia 1 VI announced — here’s what it can do that the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 8 Pro can’t
By Richard Priday published
Sony's new flagship and budget smartphones are trying to take on Samsung and Google by taking a few ideas from them.
Forget iPhone 16 Pro — Samsung Galaxy S25 could fight back with an overclocked chip
By Richard Priday published
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset expected to appear in next year's best Android phones has been tipped to get a pre-release clock speed increase to better challenge rival Apple chips.
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